Provo City Library, Provo

Name: Provo City Library
Address: 550 N University Ave, Provo, 84601, United States
Telephone: (801) 852-6650

#18 among attractions in Provo

Vernacular architecture, Library, Neo-renaissance architecture

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The Provo City Library is a public library serving residents of Provo and Orem in the U.S. state of Utah. It occupies the building of the former Brigham Young Academy, which was built in 1892. In 1976, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. After a remodeling process, it was rededicated as the Provo City Library on September 8, 2001. ()

Established: 1905 (119 years ago)Coordinates: 40°14'28"N, 111°39'29"W

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550 N University AveJoaquinProvo 84601 United States

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(801) 852-6650

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Provo City Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brigham Young University Museum of Art, LaVell Edwards Stadium, BYU Museum of Peoples and Cultures, Provo City Center Temple.

0.9 miNE
Vernacular architecture, Museum, Art museum
Brigham Young University Museum of Art, Provo
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Utah's scenic Wasatch Front, the Brigham Young University Museum of Art in Provo stands as a beacon of cultural enrichment and artistic excellence. This premier museum, one of the largest and best attended in the Mountain West, offers visitors...
1.1 miN
Vernacular architecture, Arenas and stadiums, Football
LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo
30 min walk • LaVell Edwards Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium in Provo, Utah, on the campus of Brigham Young University. Primarily used for college football, it is the home field of the BYU Cougars, an independent in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
~850 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, Archaeological museum
BYU Museum of Peoples and Cultures, Provo
5 min walk • The Brigham Young University Museum of Peoples and Cultures, located in Provo, Utah, is the university's museum of archaeology and ethnology. The Museum of Peoples and Cultures has a wide variety of collections containing over a million objects.
0.6 miS
Vernacular architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Provo City Center Temple, Provo
15 min walk • The Provo City Center Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the same site as the former Provo Tabernacle in Provo, Utah.
0.4 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Velour Live Music Gallery, Provo
10 min walk • Velour Live Music Gallery is a music venue, on University Avenue, in Provo, Utah. Velour is owned by Corey Fox. It acts as an all-ages music venue catering to an eclectic mix of genres. It is also a smoking and alcohol free environment.
0.5 miNE
Park
Brigham Young University Arboretum, Provo
12 min walk • The Bertrand F. Harrison Arboretum, also known as the Brigham Young University Arboretum, is an arboretum located on a hill beside at 800 North Street on the campus of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, United States.
0.5 miW
40°14'32"N • 111°40'1"W
Provo Pioneer Museum & Pioneer Village, Provo
13 min walk • Museum, History museum
0.7 miNE
Vernacular architecture, Art gallery, History museum
Harold B. Lee Library, Provo
18 min walk • The Harold B. Lee Library is the main academic library of Brigham Young University located in Provo, Utah. The library started as a small collection of books in the president's office in 1876 before moving in 1891. The Heber J. Grant Library building was completed in 1925, and in 1961 the library moved to the newly constructed J.
0.5 miS
Neighbourhood
Downtown, Provo
14 min walk • The Provo Downtown Historic District is a 25-acre historic area located in Provo, Utah, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.5 miS
40°14'2"N • 111°39'32"W
HERE Provo, Provo
13 min walk • Museum, Shopping
0.8 miNE
Vernacular architecture, Theater, Concert hall
Harris Fine Arts Center, Provo
21 min walk • The Franklin S. Harris Fine Arts Center is the main location for Brigham Young University's College of Fine Arts and Communications, housing most of the college's departments and divisions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Provo City Library?

Nearby attractions include Peter Wentz House, Provo (1 min walk), BYU Museum of Peoples and Cultures, Provo (5 min walk), Provo Recreation Center, Provo (9 min walk), Harvey H. Cluff House, Provo (10 min walk).

How to get to Provo City Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Provo City Library:

Bus

Academy Square • Lines: 830X (2 min walk)
300 North • Lines: 830X (7 min walk)

Train

Provo Central (28 min walk)
Provo (28 min walk)